1CT1CT511 Assessment Guide V2 AG 27.01.18 mickey.docx.pdf -...

SUBHEADING
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MATCH ICT NEEDS WITH
THE STRATEGIC
DIRECTION OF THE
ENTITRISE
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ASSESSMENT GUIDE

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Evaluate current business strategy 1.1 Analyse current strategic plan of the
organisation to understand the industry
environment and current organisational goals
1.2 Compare information related to current
operational practices and the strategic plan to
determine possible ICT gaps and improvement
opportunities
1.3 Report information regarding the effect of ICT
developments to an appropriate person
2. Evaluate effect of changes 2.1 Review information on current ICT systems
supported by the organisation
2.2 Compare and document advantages and
disadvantages of current and proposed ICT
systems
2.3 Determine the objectives and implications of
introducing changes
2.4 Document findings and forward to
appropriate person for feedback
3. Develop action plans 3.1 Develop plans to implement proposed
changes according to organisational policy and
procedures
3.2 Document action plans, ensuring that
standards, targets and implementation methods
are detailed
3.3 Forward documentation to appropriate
person for feedback and approval
PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE
Evidence of the ability to: access and analyse relevant information on
changes to technology and resources
analyse strategic plans to determine future
technology needs
monitor resource use and cost-efficiency and
effectiveness of technology
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develop and document action plan detailing
standards, targets, timelines and implementation
methods.
KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE
To complete the unit requirements safely and
effectively, the individual must:
identify methods of analysis and planning
approaches to technical problems and
management requirements
assess and document the hardware platform used
by the organisation and network, and the
subsequent security guidelines required
explain current system functionality to forecast
for planning
identify and specify operating systems supported
by the organisation to forecast for planning
compare competing and complementary internal
and external operating environments
identify and assess technology and product
directions for evaluating and forecasting vendor
and technology trends.
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SPECIAL NEEDS
Remember to allow reasonable adjustment for any particular needs of the candidate in line with your
organisational policies. If a candidate believes they have special needs they must talk to their trainer.
ASSESSMENT MARKING GUIDE
Included in this assessor guide is a marking guide with suggested model answers for each task.
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ASSESSMENT TASK A
Part 1: Short written questions
Purpose:
Written questions assess the required knowledge needed to undertake the tasks as outlined in the
performance criteria and elements.